Elegant Sayings | Filed under General
Few if any of you know right now I am having some problems, which is limiting my time here so I will post as I can and visit later. I never know when the MonSter likes to remind me I do not control my life and at any minute things changes. My biggest fear and first symptom with Multiple Sclerosis related with my vision and it is what happens to be disturbing me now. So I leave you with this until later…
A foolish man proclaimeth his qualifications;
A wise man keepeth them secret within himself;
A straw floateth on the surface of water,
But a precious gem placed upon it sinketh.
It is only narrow-minded men that make such distinctions
As “This is our friend, this our enemy”;
A liberal-minded man showeth affection for all,
For it is uncertain who may yet be of aid to one.
Much talking is a source of danger;
Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune;
The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage;
Other birds, which cannot talk, fly about freely.
The greatest wealth consisteth in being charitable,
And the greatest happiness in having tranquility of mind.
Experience is the most beautiful adornment;
And the best comrade is one that hath no desires.
Hurtful expressions should never be used,
Not even against an enemy;
For inevitably they will return to one,
Like an echo from a rock.
Some there are who talk inside out their whole interior
By means of over-talkativeness.
Be humble and meek if thou would be exalted;
Praise every one’s good qualities if thou would have friends.
Argue not with the self-conceited;
Vie not with the fortunate;
Disparage not the vengeful;
Have no grudge with the powerful.
Relinquish an evil custom even though it be of thy fathers and ancestors;
Adopt a good custom even though it be established among thine enemies;
Poison is not to be taken even though offered by one’s mother;
But gold is acceptable even from one who is inimical.
Rogues there are even in religious orders;
Poisonous plants grow even on hills of medicinal herbs.
Some there are who marvel not at others removing mountains,
But who consider it a heavy task when obliged to carry a bit of fleece.
-From Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines, page 61
It matters not, ” Life Is Simply Good”!
April 7th, 2005 at 3:34 pm
Always thinking of you, dear. Hope the MonSter goes away quickly.
-G
April 8th, 2005 at 6:38 am
I wish I could be your dragon-slayer, and make the monster vanish for good. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
April 8th, 2005 at 7:13 am
I stumbled here via Michele and happy I did. I am sure you have heard this a plenty but I am sorry to hear of the challenge you are facing and I wish you all the best and hope you overcome your foe. I read the verses of wisdom you shared and just found it interesting on how they reflected a lot of the same advice you can find in the book of Proverbs in the bible, I am sure a lot of other wise books out there would share the same points. Thank you for the nice read this morning and I hope you feel better.
cheers.
P.
April 8th, 2005 at 7:24 am
Much love and hugs, sweetie. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 8th, 2005 at 7:54 am
I hate it when bad things happen to good people, and Victoria, you are truly the best. You are in my prayers, and I hope this episode is quickly behind you.
April 8th, 2005 at 4:13 pm
You always amaze me with your posts; even though you are having troubles, you lift us up. Thinking of you all the time, take care of yourself.
April 8th, 2005 at 6:24 pm
I hope you are feeling better soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, lots of hugs!
April 8th, 2005 at 9:10 pm
Thinking of you! Have a good weekend!
April 9th, 2005 at 9:03 am
Be strong! I know how you feel, I have a monster of my own. It’s a wolf, and its name is Lupus.
April 9th, 2005 at 10:49 am
Just dropping in to say good morning, or is it afternoon?, to you Victoria. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.